Overview

Surrey Hills Accountancy is a dynamic accountancy firm based in Chilworth, Surrey, offering comprehensive accounting and tax services to SMEs. We are a close-knit team of professionals who value teamwork, exceptional client service and a healthy work-life balance.

We are seeking a full-time, experienced Bookkeeper to join our team and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting our clients' accounting needs. The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments, and requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as proficiency with accounting software.

The ideal candidate will have significant bookkeeping experience, an eye for detail and the ability to work effectively and efficiently both in a team and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including issuing invoices, processing payments and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts, including preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end schedules and adjustments.
• Work across a variety of cloud-based accounting systems, maintaining accurate financial data.
• Communicate with clients regarding their accounts, invoices and other financial matters.
• Prepare financial reports and statements for internal use and for clients, as required.
• Support with the preparation of small company statutory accounts.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc accounting projects as required.
• Potential to have flexibility over some working hours to facilitate work with an overseas client.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3–4 qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including double-entry bookkeeping and VAT.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A fun and friendly team environment and a beautiful office location.
• A salary sacrifice pension scheme, with the company contributing 4%.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and a health cash plan.
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays.